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I have hiked this a couple of times coming in on the Tuscarora Trail from the VA side. Take a good trail map with you as there are a lot of intersecting trails. The Old Mail Trail is an interesting walk and at one time was the "road" for postal delivery. There are some really nice camp/hang sites on the way to the overlook. Enjoy!

JCook,
Check your info. Either your home isn't in Blacksburg or you're mistaken about the location of this hike. It's more like 3 hours from Blacksburg.

That said, you'd get a chance to see a number of different set-ups at the hang, but it would be good to try out a hammock at home first before hiking with it. Also, we don't discriminate against tents, so you could use what you're familiar with, if you wish.

Dang. I would love to do this one, but my friend Fred and I have already laid plans for this weekend. It is our fourth annual, Spring Overnighter's Annual Kickoff hike (SOAK for short).
I am looking forward to lots of pics and some video when you get back.